Sectionalized surfboard

Abstract

A sectionalized surfboard, which can be dismantled into sections and rejoined for use. The sections are joined using two vertically installed bolts, which pass through two joining assemblies. Each bolt is inserted through a hole in a top metal plate and tightened in a threaded hole in a bottom metal plate molded in a plastic molding, which is glued to the board internal foam and to the top and bottom skins on one section. The bolt also passes through a tube molded in a second plastic molding, which is glued to the board internal foam and to the top and bottom skins of the other section. The two joining assemblies are installed near the sides of the board.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]This invention relates to a method for building a sectionalized, dissassemblable surfboard or sailboard. This invention is designed for boards made without a lengthwise stringer and typically uses two bolts to assemble the sections.[0003]2. Prior Art[0004]With the popularity of surfboards and sailboards there is a need to improve the transportability of the boards. Surfboards and sailboards do not fit into most vehicles, so a roof rack is required for transporting. In addition to the difficulty of adequately tying down the board, it is easy for someone to steal the board off the roof rack. In addition, sunlight will fade the colors and ages the plastic of the board. A sectionalized board, that can be disassembled, will solve these problems. By dividing the board in two or more pieces, the board can be stored inside the vehicle and be locked inside. This saves the time required to tie the board to the roof rack as well as the expense of the ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a sectionalized surfboard-like board design that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The design uses a plastic foam interior covered with a reinforced plastic skin, making it strong and lightweight. The joining parts are molded plastic parts with metal plates and a metal tube for strength. The design uses two sets of molded plastic joining assemblies, which are attached to the foam and skins of the board. The joining parts can be retrofitted to an existing board or built into a new board. The design is easy to assemble and disassemble, and is lightweight and secure."

Problems solved by technology

Surfboards and sailboards do not fit into most vehicles, so a roof rack is required for transporting.

In addition to the difficulty of adequately tying down the board, it is easy for someone to steal the board off the roof rack.

In addition, sunlight will fade the colors and ages the plastic of the board.

This saves the time required to tie the board to the roof rack as well as the expense of the rack.

One disadvantage is that the tube can bend during use.

Another disadvantage is the tube receivers are difficult to make and install into the board.

This adds to the cost of making the board.

If dirt or sand get into the tube receivers the board can be difficult to assemble or disassemble.

This board would be very difficult to build with a tight fit and also strong enough.

The cable clamping would be difficult to get tight enough to prevent bending.

The sleeves for the shafts would be difficult to mount securely in the surfboard and would add significant weight.

These clamps would be difficult to install and would be very heavy.

This design would be difficult to make strong enough.

All these designs are expensive and complicated.

They are susceptible to flexing if the parts are not made strong enough or wear with use.

They are heavy and difficult to install in a standard surfboard.

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